Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install and test satellite antenna equipment on dwellings, buildings, masts and other structures, or at ground level to receive signals from geostationary communications satellites. Depending on the particular installation, organisational requirements and state or territory legislation, specific licences may be required in areas such as:
Users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Technical staff who install or replace satellite antennas on single and multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, telecommunications structures and at ground level apply the skills and knowledge in this unit. Installations may be new or existing, standalone or part of a site with multiple antennas. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for work on a satellite antenna |
1.1. Prepare for installation applying all relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards and identify any safety issues 1.2. Organise resources to be available on site 1.3. Notify customer to arrange access to the site and possible outage 1.4. Organise tools and equipment and ensure they are in safe working order and adjusted to manufacturer's specifications 1.5. Obtain details of satellite to be acquired and precise details of satellite antenna location 1.6. Determine the look angles for the satellite receiving antenna 1.7. Determine polarisation angle of the satellite receiving antenna feedhorn 1.8. Determine suitable position to mount the antenna with agreement from customer |
2. Assemble and mount satellite antenna and cables |
2.1. Assemble satellite antenna on site according to plans, specifications and enterprise guidelines using safe industry practices 2.2. Connect coaxial cable to antenna and install lightning protection devices 2.3. Mount satellite antenna onto installed mounting arrangements and set initial antenna azimuth , elevation and polarisation |
3. Test and align antenna system |
3.1. Connect installed antenna system to satellite receiver or test equipment and make final adjustments to azimuth, elevation and polarisation to optimise the signal level and quality 3.2. Conduct performance tests according to manufacturer's specifications and enterprise guidelines 3.3. Interpret test results and compare with manufacturer's design specifications and make adjustments |
4. Complete administrative duties |
4.1. Record test results and complete appropriate records 4.2. Secure and clean up site to original condition in an environmentally safe manner 4.3. Notify customer of work completion and obtain sign off |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant legislation , codes , regulations and standards may include: |
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Safety issues may refer to: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Details of satellite may include: |
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Satellite antenna location may include: |
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Look angles may refer to: |
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Suitable position may include: |
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Coaxial cable may include: |
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Initial antenna azimuth , elevation and polarisation may be set according to: |
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Test equipment may include: |
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Optimise the signal may refer to: |
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Performance tests may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Telecommunications |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |
Radio frequency networks |